HARDEE'S RESTAURANT
5818 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 813-918-3355
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy hot holding for 2 hours at 129F, reheated to 152F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015026941 | Jun 8, 2015 | Jul 14, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located near three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Present throughout kitchen/back of house.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by cook line. Buildup present on floor of freezer as well as lids of containers stored on top rack.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near ovens.
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Stored food not covered. No covers present on self-serve ice tea dispensers.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles has grease/ debris build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored.Inhaler on prep counter, probably stored during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Items marked during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy hot holding for 2 hours at 129F, reheated to 152F.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quat greater than 500 ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soild
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham 47F, liquid eggs 63F, and ambient shelled eggs 52F cold holding on cart in dish/prep area at 11:00. Per manager just removed from cook line to be stored in walk in cooler. New temperature in walk in cooler at 11:50: ham 45F, liquid eggs 43F, ambient shelled eggs 38F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance in some soda nozzles in soda machine at drive through area. Employee cleaned and sanitized nozzles during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to grill.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink next to grill.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice bin.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders 54F and raw spicy chicken tenders 52F in reach in cooler next to fryer station at 10:30. Per manager out since 9:30 and cooler not plugged in. Manager plugged in cooler, new temperatures at 11:00: raw chicken tenders 51F and spicy raw chicken tenders 50F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance surrounding soda machine nozzles in drive through area and accumulation of grease and soot on hood above broiler grill at cook line.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on bottom shelf inside reach in freezer at fryer station.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.